2013 MINI 3 door Owner's Manual

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili‐
con-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts
until they are dry.
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Carpets and floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example. ◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passenger
compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected. ◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged. ◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result. ◀Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term vehicle storage
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be taken.
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Technical data
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
MINI
Width with mirrorsinches/mm 76.1/1,932
Width without mirrorsinches/mm 68.0/1,727
Height with roof antennainches/mm 55.7/1,414
Lengthinches/mm 151.1/3,837
Cooper S: lengthinches/mm 151.9/3,858
Wheelbaseinches/mm 98.2/2,495
Smallest turning circle diam.ft/m35/10.8
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with automatic
transmission.
MINI Cooper
Curb weight, road ready, with 75 kg load, with fuel
tank 90 % full, without special equipment
lbs
kg
2,605/2,675
1,182/1,213
Approved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,455/3,520
1,567/1,597
Loadlbs
kg
680
305
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
1,905/1,975
864/896

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MINI Cooper
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,665/1,665
755/755
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
60
60
Cargo area capacitycu ft/l8.7/211

MINI Cooper S
Curb weight, road ready, with 75 kg load, with fuel
tank 90 % full, without special equipment
lbs
kg
2,760/2,795
1,252/1,268
Approved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,620/3,650
1,642/1,656
Loadlbs
kg
770/775
349/352
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,010/2,045
912/928
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,690/1,690
767/767
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
60
60
Cargo area capacitycu ft/l8.7/211
Capacities
MINI
Cooper: fuel tankUS gal/liters 10.5/40
Fuel tankUS gal/liters 11.6/44

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